The Reverse Pitch: VCs in the Hot Seat

Thu May 21 2026 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC+01:00

The Conduit | London

London Climate Connection
Publisher/HostLondon Climate Connection
The Reverse Pitch: VCs in the Hot Seat
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Flipping the power dynamic between climate tech investors and startups founders.
About this Event

This is not your typical startup pitch event.

Normally, founders pitch to investors.

This time, we’re flipping the script.

In a playful turn of events, the VCs will be taking the stage. We’re inviting three venture capital funds, spanning pre-seed to Series A, to pitch themselves to the room. They'll share who they invest in, how they work with founders, and what they’re looking for in a startup.

But we won't stop there. After presenting, each VC will be put on the spot by a panel of founders, answering the questions founders care about, live on stage. The goal is to create a space for honest, open conversation where there’s no hiding behind a deck and no rehearsed answers.


What’s Happening
  • 3 VCs pitching their fund
  • Live Q&A led by a founder panel
  • Open audience of founders, investors, and ecosystem players
  • Drinks and networking after the session

Why You Should Come

This is your chance to:

  • See how different VCs position themselves
  • Understand how investors think and operate
  • Meet the people shaping the climate tech ecosystem

And most importantly, be part of a fun evening that challenges the usual power dynamics in climate tech.


Our VCs Pitching for the Night

To be announced!

We’re looking for VCs excited to share their investment approach and pitch to the room.

Want to be onstage? Apply here!


Our Panel of Founders

To be announced!

We’re currently selecting the founders who will be on the judging panel.

Want to ask questions you think would be valuable for the event? Apply here!


Logistical Details

Location: One Triton Square (338 Euston Road, Regent’s Place, NW1 3BG)

Date: Thursday, 21st May 2026

Time: 4:00 - 7:00 PM


Partner Overview

British Land

British Land is a property company which creates, owns and manages some of the UK’s best and most sustainable real estate.

We’re working closely with science and technology partners to create the best possible spaces for innovation, all within our London campuses, which are among London’s most diverse and attractive places to work.

Prosemino

Prosemino creates, builds, and supports startups to tackle the net-zero challenge, offering a new model to fast-track innovations to commercial reality. Founded in 2020 by leading innovators in energy technologies, our mission is to protect the environment and lower the cost of energy. By providing access to capital, industry connections, and specialised lab facilities, we reduce the commercialisation timeline to just 12-18 months, turning innovative ideas into reality.

Climate Connection

Climate Connection brings climate changemakers together through impactful, interactive, and human-centric events.

Forget death-by-powerpoint and dinners where you meet the two people you sit next to. We design the kind of events we wish we were invited to. With an average rating of 9/10 on our event surveys, we know our community agrees.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Conduit, 6 Langley Street, London, United Kingdom

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